Link: GPT-5 just completed Pokémon Red in a new world-record time – Claude, Gemini, and ChatGPT o3 aren’t even close

GPT-5, OpenAI's latest model, astonishingly completed Pokémon Red in just 6,470 steps, setting a new efficiency record. This effort dramatically outpaces the prior best of 18,184 steps held by its predecessor, ChatGPT-o3.

The rapid completion translates to about seven days of gameplay, a stark reduction from the over 15 days required by older AI models. This showcases an impressive leap forward in AI efficiency and capability.

Following this achievement with Pokémon Crystal, GPT-5 now faces a bigger challenge due to the sequel's increased game content. The transition will test whether it can maintain its quick completion rate in a more complex environment.

Historical AI competitions underlined how challenging earlier game versions were for AI models like Gemini 2.5 and Claude 3.7 Sonnet. Yet recent advancements suggest that AI abilities in navigating such games are advancing rapidly.

These AI endeavors have been showcased live, drawing regular viewers on platforms like Twitch, which highlights the growing interest and engagement with AI performance in gaming. This also reflects broader implications for AI in complex problem-solving scenarios.

Moreover, GPT-5's approach mirrors strategies employed by players since the game's release, focusing on powering a single Pokémon to victory—a tactic debated within gaming communities for its effectiveness in regular playthroughs. #

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